News
Stay up-to-date with key news about theatres and the issues that affect them across the UK.
-
Planning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool GrandPlanning permission granted for holiday lets next to Blackpool GrandWe are disappointed with Blackpool Council’s Planning Committee's decision to grant permission for holiday accommodation directly above the theatre's stage door.
-
Feasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster GrandFeasibility study outlines way forward for Doncaster GrandThe latest report on the Theatre at Risk has found that the building could partly re-open over the next few years once repair works are completed.
-
Update on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive IndustriesUpdate on additional support for Energy and Trade Intensive IndustriesWe attended a webinar with the Department for Energy Security & Net Zero to get some clarification about eligibility for Energy and Trade Intensive Industries.
-
Levelling-up and Regeneration BillLevelling-up and Regeneration BillTheatres Trust has responded to Bill focusing on the reforms to National Planning Policy.
-
Elain Harwood (1958 - 2023)Elain Harwood (1958 - 2023)Theatres Trust is sad to note the passing of Elain Harwood architectural historian with Historic England, a post-Second World War English architecture specialist, and a Theatres Trust Life Friend.
-
Nineteen theatres to improve accessibility and sustainabilityNineteen theatres to improve accessibility and sustainabilityWe are pleased to support 19 theatres across the UK with £93k through our Small Grants Programme in partnership with The Linbury Trust.
-
Theatres Trust awards £60,000 of grants to seven Theatres at RiskTheatres Trust awards £60,000 of grants to seven Theatres at RiskWe are delighted to announce the first round of grants awarded through our Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities programme.
-
77 Specialist Consultant Advisers appointed to new Skills Bank77 Specialist Consultant Advisers appointed to new Skills BankWe had a fantastic response to our call for consultants to join the new national support framework as part of our Resilient Theatres: Resilient Communities project.
-
Cultural Development Fund success for Morecambe Winter GardensCultural Development Fund success for Morecambe Winter GardensThe Theatre at Risk will receive £2.74m through the capital fund delivered by Arts Council England on behalf of the Department for Culture, Media and Sport.
-
Successful Community Ownership Fund bidsSuccessful Community Ownership Fund bidsTwo theatres supported by Theatres Trust have been successful in their applications to the government scheme.
-
Theatre Tax Relief extended to 2025Theatre Tax Relief extended to 2025Theatres Trust welcomes the announcement that was made as part of the Spring Budget 2023.
-
Theatre Green Book Sustainable Buildings case studiesTheatre Green Book Sustainable Buildings case studiesThree case studies have been published demonstrating how the Home Survey Tool can help theatres prioritise sustainability work.